Our Favourite Spanish Paella Recipe

Name: Our Favourite Spanish Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 1/8 tsp. saffron threads; 1/2 lb. (225 g) Mexican chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 can (14 fl oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes, drained; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing; 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked; 3/4 lb. (340 g) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled with tails left on, deveined; 1 lb. (450 g) tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 lb. (225 g) mussels, cleaned, scrubbed with beards removed; 1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
1/8 tsp. saffron threads
1/2 lb. (225 g) Mexican chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (14 fl oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes, drained
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
3/4 lb. (340 g) uncooked medium shrimp, peeled with tails left on, deveined
1 lb. (450 g) tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb. (225 g) mussels, cleaned, scrubbed with beards removed
1/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Bring broth and saffron just to simmer in small saucepan on medium heat.
3
Meanwhile, cook and stir chorizo and bacon in large ovenproof skillet on medium heat 8 to 10 min.
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or until done.
5
Remove meat from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
6
Add tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic and dressing to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 min.
7
Stir in broth mixture; bring to simmer.
8
Add rice, meat, shrimp and tilapia; stir.
9
Top with mussels, nestling them into rice mixture in skillet; cover.
10
Bake 25 to 30 min.
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or until liquid is absorbed and mussels open up.
12
Discard any unopened mussels.
13
Top paella with peas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, 1/8 tsp. saffron threads, 1/2 lb. (225 g) Mexican chorizo, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, 3 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Our Favourite Spanish Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Our Favourite Spanish Paella

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